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EU Commitment to Funding
for Co-Modality Rail Projects

Press Release 9th October
2007

FG MEP Jim Higgins has welcomed the news that the EU is
to offer financial assistance for rail projects that would
link airports in the EU by rail. The Commitment is contained
in the Jensen report to be voted through the Parliament on
Thursday.

Speaking from Brussels Mr Higgins said "The Commitment
given by the EU to fund these projects under the European
Regional Development Fund could have a significant impact on
the Airports in the West of Ireland and the passengers that
use them."

"The possibility of rail funding to link airports to the
rail network may also open up the possibility to ensure that
funding is made available to other sections of the line and
improve the western rail corridor and widen the scope of the
line"

Mr Higgins committed to following up with the European
Commission in relation to funding for the rail projects in
the West of Ireland.

Jim Higgins MEP is a Member of the European
Parliament´s Transport and Tourism Committee